Bent but no Bowed

I left a comment on this photo from "The Sartorialist." I thought that whereas I used clothing and fashion to become extroverted in my expression of self some clothe themselves for a duality of purpose. Here is a man who is reported to be homeless but still has the presence of mind and self to put himself forward not being "out of the running." He dresses both for the elements outside of himself and for the expression of himself. Right on man!

Fashion Blogs

Have you noticed that the Recession has lead fashion to a more conservative slant? I notice that fabrics and colors are getting back to basics. I see brown, gray, blue, and gold being the mainstays for the upcoming fall season and wool being the go to fabric. Cashmere has become so bastardized and undiscernable that unless you can buy the 200.00 a yard stuff, why bother when high grade wool can be just as soft. I am using this time to stop buying whimsical stuff and take an approach to restarting my wardrobe with staples. White shirts, gray wool slacks, blue blazer, black shoes...etc.